Explore the Family Name Kotlowski
The meaning of Kotlowski
Polish (Kotłowski): habitational name for someone from a place called Kotłów, named with kocioł ‘kettle’, ‘boiler’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Radoslaw.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kotlowski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kotlowski has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 62,046th and by 2010, it had dropped to 64,721st, marking a change of -4.31%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 302 to 307, an increase of 1.66%. The proportion per 100k also decreased by -9.09%, moving from 0.11 to 0.10.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,046 | #64,721 | -4.31% |
| Count | 302 | 307 | 1.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kotlowski
On the topic of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Kotlowski surname identify as White. This group accounted for 98.68% in 2000 but saw a decrease to 92.51% by 2010. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. However, there was a significant shift in the Hispanic population, which accounted for 0% in 2000 but rose to 6.51% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.68% | 92.51% | -6.25% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 6.51% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |